When you have an unexpected loss, the LAST thing on your mind is having to deal with the Insurance process to get back everything you worked your life for. When you submit a claim, the FIRST thing your insurance company does is assign you an insurance adjuster who will represent their interest.
The fact of the matter is, that it’s not fun and it’s actually very stressful dealing with the insurance claims process on your own. Anyone can tell you their own personal horror story dealing with their insurance company and that’s only because they didn’t hire a public adjuster to represent them.
You and your family might be displaced due to a water or fire damage and off your regular routine. Your insurance company might force you to use their contractors to repair your damage. All of this is a very strenuous situation for an owner to have to deal with. Along with the damage, repairs, insurance, home, family and work life keeping track of the insurance claims process is hectic.
This situation could affect your life for several days or weeks and in most situations can take your insurance company months to issue a payment. The general public does not understand that it is their duty to prove their loss. You really shouldn’t submit an insurance claim without having proper representation and knowledge of the binding contract at hand.
You must be able to prove when, where, and how your loss happened, how it affected you financially and present this to your insurance company. Once your insurance company commits to coverage, they will issue you a payment and attempt to settle the loss with you. If you have a dispute with their settlement you must provide three estimates for comparison. You also must save and keep all receipts and invoices to recover depreciation.
Owners often forget that they could recover for losses and fees such as permits, food loss, income loss, and loss of use. Communication is essential along with documenting and recording everything, which can be detrimental for possible litigation. The point is you need someone on your side to explain and handle the corporate aspect of your claim while you take care of your family and home.